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Old 07-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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You've blacked out nearly your entire car, why haven't you blacked out your door handles?
Old 07-01-2013, 02:52 PM
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The only thing that's really blacked out is the tail lights. The reverse lights aren't, the badges aren't, the front reflectors aren't, the handles aren't. And I quite frankly don't want the wheels to be black.
Old 07-01-2013, 07:59 PM
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Better pictures with the new wheels!

Old 07-02-2013, 11:16 AM
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Those wheels are way better than the old ones. I'm not sure about the stance. The rear is sitting super low while the front is just low. Not real symmetrical.
Old 07-02-2013, 02:55 PM
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The front is still really low, but I kinda like driving my car you know?
Old 07-02-2013, 04:27 PM
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For sure. I know what you are saying. Maybe you could raise the rear to make it look more normal? idk, I have the exact opposite problem because I bought the square setup for my 06 Z and the wheel gap in the back looks hideous to me so now I notice that stuff a lot more. I need to do the rear spring mount mod an some lowering springs and camber kits.
Old 07-02-2013, 04:58 PM
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Whenever you see my car in person it looks symmetrical, but the tire size in the rear has a smaller sidewall so that could be adding to the effect that you think you're seeing.
Old 07-02-2013, 05:27 PM
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if it were me i'd have to raise the rear or lower the front some more... that would bug the **** outta me
Old 07-02-2013, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmurray350z
if it were me i'd have to raise the rear or lower the front some more... that would bug the **** outta me
This.
Old 07-02-2013, 07:34 PM
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I liked it better before, but the wheels you have now are much more functional. Nicely done
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Tucked the rear bumper, debadged the "350z" and lowered the front more by popular request.

Old 07-07-2013, 12:07 PM
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Nice shot!
Old 07-07-2013, 12:26 PM
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I like that a lot more. Still not a fan of the blacked out tails but it still gets my approval. Nice work.
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I will keep the tails since the wheels are black. I might look into getting them powdercoated soon though.
Old 07-07-2013, 05:14 PM
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Mr Sparco said something about rpf1s being more prone to cracking after powder coating... Not 100% sure but I'd do some research just to be safe.

Car looks great btw
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Holy cow. That is something I need to look into. Maybe I should just have them professionaly painted.
Old 07-07-2013, 07:48 PM
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Looks good with the rpf's. Way better than with those garbage reps.
Old 07-08-2013, 11:57 AM
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Thanks for all the love guys!
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local photographer did a small photoshoot. this is all he has given me as of now.
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that picture looks awesome


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